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Benjamin Fuller

Inter Partes Review Challenged at the Supreme Court

The old adage in patent law has always been that “patents are presumed valid.” This gives patent owners and industry confidence as to the ownership of technology. However, in recent years, the prevalence of inter partes reviews (IPR) has put the adage in doubt. The… Read More

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Game On

One of the most sought after toys of the 2016 holiday season was Nintendo’s NES Classic Edition. Retailing for $59.99, the NES Classic Edition allows you to play 30 classic late 1980s – early 1990s games originally released on the Nintendo Entertainment system, such as… Read More

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Q&A: Obtaining a Patent

After investing in research and development, companies often debate when and how to file a patent application on their new technology. Although every company and technology is unique, these are common guidelines to help companies decide what is best in their situation. Q: How do… Read More

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The Olympics, Usain Bolt, and Intellectual Property Law

With the Olympics in Rio, we all enjoy watching the competition, the fanfare and the joy when an Olympian wins gold. As I sit watching Usain Bolt cast his “Lightning Bolt” signature pose after winning yet another gold medal, the intellectual property attorney in me… Read More

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You need a patent! Or do you?

Almost every entrepreneur or startup company that approaches me with an invention starts off by telling me “I need a patent.” They are often surprised when I tell them this may not be the case. When assessing whether there is a benefit to patenting an… Read More